Peabody Energy Corp (BTU)vsShell PLC ADR (SHEL)
BTU
Peabody Energy Corp
$28.21
-2.82%
ENERGY · Cap: $3.58B
SHEL
Shell PLC ADR
$96.77
+0.84%
ENERGY · Cap: $266.01B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shell PLC ADR generates 7295% more annual revenue ($296.60B vs $4.01B). SHEL leads profitability with a 8.8% profit margin vs -4.6%. SHEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
BTU
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
SHEL
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BTU.
Margin of Safety
-63.0%
Fair Value
$58.46
Current Price
$96.77
$38.31 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 44.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 220.0% YoY
Generating 17.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -2.9% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 62.6%
Currently unprofitable
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BTU
The strongest argument for BTU centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 12.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SHEL
The strongest argument for SHEL centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 44.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BTU
The primary concerns for BTU are Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : SHEL
The primary concerns for SHEL are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BTU profiles as a turnaround stock while SHEL is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BTU carries more volatility with a beta of 0.33 — expect wider price swings.
SHEL is growing revenue faster at 44.7% — sustainability is the question.
SHEL generates stronger free cash flow (17.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SHEL scores higher overall (73/100 vs 41/100) and 44.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Peabody Energy Corp
ENERGY · THERMAL COAL · USA
Peabody Energy Corporation is engaged in the coal mining business in the United States, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, China, India, Vietnam, South Korea, and internationally. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Shell PLC ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Shell plc is a global petrochemical and energy company. The company is headquartered in The Hague, the Netherlands.
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